It started out as part of a tree planting ceremony to honor George Washington’s birthday but by the time February 22, 1936 came around, Walter Johnson was back in the national news, nine years after his last big league pitch. The Big Train came down from his Maryland farm to Fredericksburg, VA at the request of city leaders who planned to plant 400 cherry trees and wanted to … [Read more...]
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Whale of a Tale: Program Confirms Date of Hockey Card Photos
Heading into the 1979-80 season, the game of hockey was undergoing tremendous change. Four clubs from the World Hockey Association (WHA) were being absorbed into the National Hockey League and as a result, hockey card manufacturer O-Pee-Chee had to call in some quick favors while making its set for that year. Joining the NHL at the time were the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec … [Read more...]
Original News Photo of 18-Year-Old Mel Ott Headlines RMY Auction
Before Bryce. Before Junior and Doc. Before Robin. Before Tony C. Before Mantle. Before Rapid Robert… There was Melvin. No, the teen big leaguer is not a new concept and Mel Ott was among the first youthful phenoms of the post-World War I era. An early photo of the Hall of Fame slugger in a New York Giants uniform is on the … [Read more...]
Ty Cobb Museum Issues Special Cards
The Ty Cobb Museum’s special baseball cards have been a hit with patrons and collectors and the 2019 edition has been released. The cards are issued each year as a fundraiser for the museum. This year’s edition was unveiled at the museum in Cobb's hometown of Royston, GA last Saturday. Hank Aaron Jr. was on hand for the event. Cards are still available … [Read more...]
Notes: USA Test Orr Brings $57,853; Cleveland Area Show Set; Fake Rings Seized by CBP
A recently-graded 1966-67 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr card was auctioned for $57,853 Monday night. Given an 8.5 rating by PSA, the card sold on eBay. It’s one of fewer than 100 ever graded by PSA and among the top known examples. Earlier this year, Lelands sold a PSA 9 copy of the same card for just over $204,000, which made it the second highest priced hockey card … [Read more...]
Notes: NSCC Signers Added; Mile High Auction; MARVEL Game-Worn CHL Jerseys
TRISTAR has announced a few additions to the autograph schedule at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. Vladimir Guerrero, Fred McGriff, Ozzie Smith, Barry Sanders, Joe Montana and Jim McMahon have been confirmed to appear at some point during the show’s five-day run. More than 100 autograph guests are expected for the show. You can … [Read more...]
Notes: Thief Steals Dionne’s 1st Skates; 1880s Newspaper Touts Goodwin Album; Tiger Talks Upper Deck
Sometime in the last five weeks, a thief stole the first pair of skates ever worn by Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne. Stored in the back room of his memorabilia shop in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the brown leather skates with straps were given to him as a Christmas gift in August of 1953 when he was just two. A photo of him dressed in a Montreal Canadiens sweater and … [Read more...]
Notes: Story Behind Great Great Grandpa’s Card; Signed NBA All-Star Jersey Auction; Kid Gives Milestone HR Back
It's one of only three known to exist, which stands to reason when you realize it's nearly 160 years old. There's also a pretty good story behind the 1860 Brooklyn Atlantics CDV that sold for $180,000 late Thursday night through Heritage Auctions. It was nearly cast aside after a death in the family. You can read the story at … [Read more...]
Notes: World’s Oldest Golf Scorecard; Big $ for Trout and Rare O’Rourke; Bruins Helmet Auction
What's believed to be the oldest golf scorecard in the world is coming to public auction. The European-based auction house Bonhams is selling the card in an auction set to open May 1. The card, which has been framed and mounted, dates from December 2, 1820. It shows that a "Mr. Cundell" played the five holes within the Musselburgh Race Track twice, a total of ten … [Read more...]
2nd Edition of T206 Book Earns Publishing Award
The second edition of The T206 Collection: The Players and Their Stories was recently awarded a gold medal at the 31st annual Independent Book Plublishers Association Benjamin Franklin Awards in Chicago. Originally published in 2010, the book’s second edition includes new photos of some of the hobby’s top T206 cards and additional content. Authors Tom and Ellen … [Read more...]
